An early Christmas post.Did you ever sit on a department store Santa's lap and his breath reeked of booze? (1)
Going on 11pm, and the war rages on outside unabated I miss the way Santa Cruz handled this…for one hour, 9pm to 10pm the fireworks ban was lifted on certain beaches. At 10pm the beach was cleared and further detonations were fined. And it worked…you could count on being able to sleep by 10:15.... See More »
Major US cities on high alert after US strikes Iran and Trump really wanted to force regime change in Iran, real reason for the illegal strike.I pray to my Santa Muerte, I know it doesn't help as we joke on here that 1 like equals 1 prayer in atheist circles and how it doesn't do anything lol but I want people safe so I hope/pray for the best but expect the worst. It's not that I blame any... See More »
Reaching back into my memories... Just Kickin' It.It was about this time of year, about 10 years ago that I was livin' large in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Temps in the 100's, and I decided to have an adventure... I miss it, but Montana has some adventures awaiting me still... 'Just Kickin' It! ' -... See More » (1)
Will kids be getting more than 2 dolls for Christmas now?A U.S. court delivered a sharp rebuke of Trump's trade policy on Wednesday, declaring he abused his authority and striking down many of his tariffs — at least for now. The order by the Manhattan-based U.S. Court of International Trade quashes... See More »
The city of PalermoThe city was founded in Isla Palermo 734 BC by the Phoenicians as Sis ("flower"). Palermo then became a possession of Carthage. Two Greek colonies were established, known collectively as Panormos; the Carthaginians used this name on their coins after... See More » (12)
The language of SicilyToday in Sicily most people are bilingual and speak both Italian and Sicilian, a distinct Romance language. Many Sicilian words are of Greek origin, while smaller numbers of other loan words are from Norman, Arabic, Catalan, Occitan, Spanish and... See More »
Don't Bother{ "is_ranking_enabled": true, "user_text": "I Have No Hatred For This Man. Having Stated That, It Is Interesting That People Like Him Spend A Lifetime Advocating For The Inhumane Execution Of Prisoners And Yet Their Families Expect... See More »
Good news, bad news: California announces $30 minimum wage, but it still puts workers at half the poverty level there.Inflation is like a dog chasing its tail. Extremely annoying, difficult to stop, and there is no upside to the dog or its caregiver. Los Angeles is pleased to announce it will be the first place on planet Earth to have a $30 minimum wage. I would... See More » (1)
“CAREFUL WITH THESE FACES.” - ICE terrorists deploy entire armored convoy to arrest one man.Person who hasn't been identified published Homeland Security Clown's names, photographs, phone numbers and alleged locations, marked with warnings to citizens saying "CAREFUL WITH THESE FACES" around Southern California. Personally, I find nothing... See More »
What silly beliefs do you have?We all talk about criticism like its the holy grail of growth. A middle spot is nicer. Where you get to celebrate your silly beliefs until you are ready to let them go. Sort of like how we allow kids to believe in fairies, santa clause.. There are... See More »
Dream last nightAnother school dream. They have been constant. In this one I was in a graduate school program. They were holding a secret Santa event. The lady I got for my secret Santa was very high up in the academic hierarchy and known for being particular and... See More »
Joke📣 :::Little johnny is riding his bike when.......a mounted police officer stops him. The police officer tells him : "Hey, that's a nice bike. Did Santa bring that to you?" Little Johnny : "Yeah, he did." Police officer replies "Well next year, tell him to put some reflective panels on it" while... See More »
The Grinch Who Stole ChristmasThat toy you were thinking about getting for the kids for Christmas? Tough luck, the President said you will not be able to afford it. The White House Press Secretary will be working on a new web site, with tips on how draw a facsimile of how the... See More »
From Giorgia Melloni’s FB postAt the end of the funeral ceremony at St. Peter and the procession that accompanied the coffin of Pope Francis along the streets of Rome to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, I would like to emphasize the great effort made and the extraordinary... See More »
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming... See More »
Talking about Sicilian cuisineSicilian cuisine is the style of cooking on the island of Sicily. It shows traces of all cultures that have existed on the island of Sicily over the last two millennia. Although its cuisine has much in common with Italian cuisine, Sicilian food also... See More » (1)
Watching and waiting: customs and ceremonies surrounding death of a pope“Pope Francis has returned to the House of the Father.” Those sad words, read out by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a former Bishop of Dallas, shortly after 10 a.m. local time yesterday morning echoed John Paul II’s final utterance in April 2005: “Allow me... See More »
Faithful begin filing past Pope Francis’s body lying in simple repose he requestedMourners have begun filling St. Peter’s Square to await their turn to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose remains will lie in state inside the basilica for the next three days prior to his funeral Mass on Saturday. In a ceremony steeped... See More »
Pope Francis’ body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday morningThe body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning. The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place on... See More »
Summers at home in SicilySummer in Sicily is a vibrant tapestry of sun-drenched days, balmy evenings, and a palpable sense of joie de vivre. As the Mediterranean sun casts its golden glow over the island, Sicily awakens to a flurry of activity and excitement. From the rugged... See More »
Pope Francis Dead at 88From the Wikipedia: Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; 17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 13 March 2013 until his death. He was the first pope from the Society... See More » (1)
Goal for 2025 winterSanta Fe getaway. I wanna see New Mexico snow. 🥰 Hotel and sightseeing in Santa Fe, then day trip to Albuquerque, then hit Chaco Canyon on the way back to Arizona.
How is Easter celebrated in Italy? 🇮🇹Easter is observed in Italy with a week of processions and rituals, followed by feasting and celebrations on Sunday and the holiday of La Pasquetta, or little Easter, on Monday. Solemn processions often include special statues of the Madonna and... See More » (1)
WTH . . . US factories are closing because Mexican robots work cheaper than US robots?CNN (link below) says that America’s angst over lost assembly line jobs is misdirected. They admit that while It’s true that millions of factory jobs no longer exist, this is simply “bad timing”. The real problem is . . . robots. According to Jaso... See More » (1)
